W3 safe blood (more syringe)

Question 1

what is the main benefit of syringe

Answer 1

you can control the vacuum or pressure resulting in less chance of vein being collapsed.

Question 2

what extra step when using syringe do you need to follow

Answer 2

follow same prep for evacuated tube just assemble and set out a syringe need and get it ready while alcohol dries
-you’d also get the blood transfer device ready as well as the tubes in the correct order of draw.

Question 3

important things to do when preparing the syringe

Answer 3

adjust bevel of needle so you can see graduations of the barrel
** exercise plunger-push it in and out a couple of times

Question 4

how to insert and use syringe

Answer 4

insert with your dominant hand using the same grip as the vacutainer with the bevel up so you can see the graduations
quickly and smoothly insert needle -small amount of blood will appear in hub
pull back smoothly and gently on plunger using your non dominant hand
** once done draw back slightly on plunger to prevent the blood from dripping – then transfer once needle safely disposed

Question 5

how to handle tubes during transfer

Answer 5

maintain order of draw
transfer while vertical but hold the vacutainer
-push tubes onto multi-sampling needle of safety transfer device
-allow tube to fill
-mix tubes
-dispose entire system in sharps